How does Home Link select volunteers?

How are Home Link volunteers screened?

What kind of people become Home Link befrienders?

What kind of families do Home Link befrienders visit?

How are families and befrienders matched?

Is the first visit awkward?

What kind of support to befrienders get?

How much time do befrienders have to give?

What about expenses?

What do befrienders get out of volunteering?

What kind of training do volunteers get?

Are befrienders covered by any kind of insurance?